One penny doubled everyday becomes over 10 million dollars in 30 days. source
One penny doubled everyday becomes over 10 million dollars in 30 days.
LinkedIn traded first shares on May 19, 2011, under the NYSE symbol "LNKD", at $45 per share. Shares of LinkedIn rose as much as 171% in their first day of trade on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $94.25. source
LinkedIn traded first shares on May 19, 2011, under the NYSE symbol "LNKD", at $45 per share. Shares of LinkedIn rose as much as 171% in their first day of trade on the New York Stock Exchange and closed at $94.25.
On February 5.1997 ; The so-called Big Three banks in Switzerland announce the creation of a $71 million fund to aid Holocaust survivors and their families. source
On February 5.1997 ; The so-called Big Three banks in Switzerland announce the creation of a $71 million fund to aid Holocaust survivors and their families.
On February 5.1988 ; Manuel Noriega is indicted on drug smuggling and money laundering charges. source
On February 5.1988 ; Manuel Noriega is indicted on drug smuggling and money laundering charges.
Facebook, Inc. held its initial public offering (IPO) in February 2012, and began selling stock to the public three months later, reaching an original peak market capitalization of $104 billion. source
Facebook, Inc. held its initial public offering (IPO) in February 2012, and began selling stock to the public three months later, reaching an original peak market capitalization of $104 billion.
On July 13, 2015, Facebook became the fastest company in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to reach a market cap of $250 billion source
On July 13, 2015, Facebook became the fastest company in the Standard & Poor's 500 Index to reach a market cap of $250 billion
On June 2004, Facebook receives its first investment from Peter Thiel for US$500,000.
Some recent one-dollar salary earners worked in government as well, such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg.
On February 23.1974 ; The Symbionese Liberation Army demands $4 million more to release kidnap victim Patty Hearst. source
On February 23.1974 ; The Symbionese Liberation Army demands $4 million more to release kidnap victim Patty Hearst.
On March 2. 1797 ; The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes. source
On March 2. 1797 ; The Bank of England issues the first one-pound and two-pound banknotes.
On March 16.1968 ; General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, the Oldsmobile Toronado. source
On March 16.1968 ; General Motors produces its 100 millionth automobile, the Oldsmobile Toronado.
On March 19.1931 ; Gambling is legalized in Nevada. source
On March 19.1931 ; Gambling is legalized in Nevada.
On April 5.1998 ; In Japan, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge linking Awaji Island with Honshū and costing about $3.8 billion USD, opens to traffic, becoming the largest suspension bridge in the world. source
On April 5.1998 ; In Japan, the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge linking Awaji Island with Honshū and costing about $3.8 billion USD, opens to traffic, becoming the largest suspension bridge in the world.
On April 12.2009 ; Zimbabwe officially abandons the Zimbabwean dollar as its official currency. source
On April 12.2009 ; Zimbabwe officially abandons the Zimbabwean dollar as its official currency.
On April 13. 1976 ; The United States Treasury Department reintroduces the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note on Thomas Jefferson's 233rd birthday as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration. source
On April 13. 1976 ; The United States Treasury Department reintroduces the two-dollar bill as a Federal Reserve Note on Thomas Jefferson's 233rd birthday as part of the United States Bicentennial celebration.
On April 22.1864 ; The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 that mandates that the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins minted as United States currency. source
On April 22.1864 ; The U.S. Congress passes the Coinage Act of 1864 that mandates that the inscription In God We Trust be placed on all coins minted as United States currency.
On April 27.1992 ; The Russian Federation and 12 other former Soviet republics become members of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. source
On April 27.1992 ; The Russian Federation and 12 other former Soviet republics become members of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
On May 2.1998 ; The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy. source
On May 2.1998 ; The European Central Bank is founded in Brussels in order to define and execute the European Union's monetary policy.
On June 6.1809 ; Sweden promulgates a new Constitution, which restores political power to the Riksdag of the Estates after 20 years of enlightened absolutism. At the same time, Charles XIII is elected to succeed Gustav IV Adolf as King of Sweden. source
On June 6.1809 ; Sweden promulgates a new Constitution, which restores political power to the Riksdag of the Estates after 20 years of enlightened absolutism. At the same time, Charles XIII is elected to succeed Gustav IV Adolf as King of Sweden.
In August 1882 Theo gave Vincent money to buy materials for working en plein air. Vincent wrote that he could now "go on painting with new vigour". source
In August 1882 Theo gave Vincent money to buy materials for working en plein air. Vincent wrote that he could now "go on painting with new vigour".
The total Alps transit projected cost of the project was 9.8 billion Swiss francs (€8.85 billion, US$10.3 billion; the final cost exceeded $12 billion. Nine people died during construction.
The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) is a macaque endemic to southern India. source
The bonnet macaque (Macaca radiata) is a macaque endemic to southern India.
Two subspecies of bonnet macaques have been identified: M. r. radiata and M. r. diluta. source
Two subspecies of bonnet macaques have been identified: M. r. radiata and M. r. diluta.
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey. source
The Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata), also known as the snow monkey.
In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru (Nihon 日本 "Japan" + saru 猿 "monkey") to distinguish it from other primates. source
In Japan, the species is known as Nihonzaru (Nihon 日本 "Japan" + saru 猿 "monkey") to distinguish it from other primates.
The toque macaque (Macaca sinica) is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka. source
The toque macaque (Macaca sinica) is a reddish-brown-coloured Old World monkey endemic to Sri Lanka.
British Pounds is highest currency value in the world 2016,